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ZIP Code 35218

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35218

Juniper

ZIP Code 35218 is in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 60th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$92,600

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.8

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,981

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$92,600

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$507

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.01

Near median

Median Rent

$1,002

Higher than 60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

65

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

47

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.8

Lower than 69%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 35218: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35218?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35218 is $92,600, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35218?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35218 is $507, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35218 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35218 cost about 3.01× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35218?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35218 is $1,002 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35218?
ZIP Code 35218 averages 63.9°F year-round, summer highs near 89.9°F, winter lows around 37°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35218 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35218's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.8 (lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →